London property set Falcon Chambers has parted company with senior clerk Mark Clewley on. The set has chosen not to appoint first deputy Steven Francis, who is currently the acting senior clerk, as the successor, despite his long service under Clewley. Head of chambers Jonathan Gaunt QC says: “We’re all sorry to see Mark go, […]

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